Sunnyslope High School - Studnet Handbook

Lauren Sheahan

Assistant Principal

Student Services

STUDENT COUNSELING CENTER

Upon entering Sunnyslope High School, you will be assigned a counselor. One of the most important functions of the counselor will be to assist you in developing an educational plan of studies.

The Counseling Center aims to help students understand themselves and their relationships to their educational and personal environment. Some of the services provided by the Counseling Center are in the following areas:

1. Evaluation for placement and registration.

2. Individual counseling.

3. Group educational/career guidance.

4. Test promotion and interpretation. (PSAT/SAT/ACT)

5. Post-secondary education/training information.

6. Resources to parents and teachers.

7. Scholastic and academic placement.

8. Scholarship information.

If you wish to see your counselor, you may make an appointment by signing up in the counseling center and your counselor will call you from class.

TESTING PROGRAM

The testing program offered at Sunnyslope High School consists of the following:

1. Criterion Referenced Tests (C.R.T.) multiple choice and performance based assessments (P.B.A) are administered in all core and most elective classes.

2. Freshmen students are required by law to take the TerraNova test. Since it is considered very important, the results will be recorded on the students’ permanent record cards.

3. Advanced Placement tests are tests given in Government, U.S. History, English, Biology, Calculus, Foreign Language, Physics and Art. All students enrolled in an Advanced Placement class are REQUIRED to take the exams at the conclusion of the school year.

4. PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test): Juniors may take the PSAT as the National Merit Scholar qualifying test. It is also offered to all sophomores and freshmen to take as a practice test. This optional exam is also used to assist students in learning how he/she compares in verbal and mathematical skills.

5. SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) - An optional test written by the College Board for college bound juniors and seniors. The SAT II, an aptitude test, is accepted for student admission by all Arizona universities and colleges and is required by many out-of-state institutions. Some colleges and universities may also require students to take additional subject area tests.

6. A.C.T. (American College Test) An achievement test accepted for student admission by all Arizona universities and colleges and by many out-of-state institutions. A student profile and interest inventory section is included in the application.

7. A.R.S. 15-701.01 (A) (3) requires the adoption of competency tests for graduation from high school in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. AIMS, Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards, was developed to fulfill the legislation. High school students will have five opportunities to demonstrate proficiency on each test. Students will be required to take the AIMS Science test at the conclusion of Biology and/or the end of the sophomore year. All Sunnyslope High School students who have not shown proficiency on a test are REQUIRED to attend school on the day of the test and to make a serious effort at passing the test. Students who do not pass AIMS Math by the end of their sophomore year will be REQUIRED to enroll in math in their junior and/or senior years of high school.

WEDNESDAY LEARNING CENTER (WLC)

Sunnyslope teachers will offer students an extra opportunity to catch up on schoolwork, take tests, complete labs, or receive extra help from teachers and other resources on campus. The Learning Center will run on Wednesdays from 8:20a.m. - 9:30a.m. Busses will run on the regular schedule. If a student is in danger of failing or is not progressing as expected, a teacher may assign a student to WLC. All students are encouraged to take full advantage of this opportunity whether WLC is assigned or not.

TUTORING

Sunnyslope students are expected to excel academically. To this end, students are afforded varied opportunities to receive additional help for academic concerns. Listed below are a few sources of help:

· Wednesday Learning Center

· Students may receive help through Project Reel, located in room 902.

· National Honor Society students provide tutoring help to those in need. Please see your counselor for additional information.

· Our AFJROTC cadets tutor students in room 906/907. See Major Diaz.

· Students may also make appointments to meet personally with their teachers before or after school.

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Upon entering high school, students should begin exploring college scholarship possibilities and requirements. There are many scholarships available to graduating seniors who wish to continue their education. The Career/Scholarship secretary is available to help students search for financial assistance, and is available daily in the career center. Counselors will also help students apply for scholarships and other financial assistance; however, it is the student's responsibility to follow through with the applications, testing, etc. Most scholarship and financial aid applications are due by March 15. IF STUDENTS ARE CONSIDERING APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, T IS ADVISABLE TO TAKE THE ACT or SAT AT THE END OF THE JUNIOR YEAR OR THE FIRST TEST OFFERED IN THE FALL OF THE SENIOR YEAR.

GRADES

Students earn separate grades for academic work and citizenship. Teachers will provide criteria for achieving academic grades. The marking system used is:

1-Excellent

2-Above Average

3-Average

4-Below Average

5-No Credit

6-Audit/No Credit

7-Incomplete

Students assigned an incomplete must make up work within

two weeks or the grade will be changed to a "5". Incompletes will be used only in cases of extensive absences and not for students who have been in attendance and failed to do their work.

Any student originally enrolled in a class for credit may request to be placed on audit status but must do so by the 5th day of the semester with teacher/administrator permission. Any student enrolled on audit status must meet all class requirements, (i.e. attendance, assignments and tests). Students who register with a combined total of more than 12 absences/tardies may be placed on audit status.

Citizenship grades are evaluations of student traits such as self-control, courtesy, dependability, cooperation, honesty, and respect for the rights of others. Unsatisfactory progress in citizenship should cause as much concern as unsatisfactory progress in scholarship. The marking system used is

A-Above Average

S-Satisfactory

U-Unsatisfactory

Dates for the end-of-quarter, interim reports and report cards are marked on the school calendar in this booklet.

EXAMINATIONS

All students must take all examinations required by departments. If they miss an examination, they should make it up as soon as possible. The final examination schedule is announced sufficiently in advance of the end of the semester. There is no early release from school. Final exams are to be taken on the assigned dates. Final exams will count for no more than 20% of semester grade.

CLASSIFICATION OF PUPILS

The classifications of pupils into grades will be based on credits earned. The 4 classes are:

Freshman 0-4 credits

Sophomore 5-8 credits

Junior 9-13 credits

Senior 14 & above

Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are required to enroll in 6 classes at the start of each semester. Seniors may enroll in as few as 4 classes as long as they meet graduation requirements.

CLASS RANK

Class ranking is determined by the honor point average for grades 11 -12. The honor point average is weighted on a 5.0 scale. One additional honor point is added each semester a student takes and passes six full credit-bearing classes. Accelerated and AP classes earn 1 extra honor point. Computation for ranking purposes will be carried out four (4) decimal places.

Rank will be reported in percentage format only. Reporting intervals will be 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 50%

Students transferring from another school will be awarded honor points commensurate with SHS honor point system and course offerings.

The grade point average (GPA) is not weighted and is based on a 4.0 scale. Study hall and TA grades are not computed for the purpose of class rank or grade point average.

A new class ranking system for students in grades 9 & 10 will take effect beginning in the 2007-08 school year. See your counselor for more information.

HONOR ROLL

The honor roll shall consist of those students with a 4.0 honor point average or better, with no grade less than a "3", and no grade in citizenship less than satisfactory in either the 2nd or 4th quarter. For the purposes of honor roll, the H. P.A. will be rounded to the one-tenth decimal place. The honor roll shall be calculated and published at the end of the 2nd and 4th quarters.

PRINCIPAL’S PASS

All students that pass the three AIMS tests, or have perfect attendance, or have a high GPA (Frosh= 4.0, Soph =3.9, Jr=3.8) will receive a Principal’s Pass. For each area in which a student meets a requirement, the student will earn free admission to three Sunnyslope athletic events.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

The criteria for earning membership into the Sunnyslope Chapter of the National Honor Society consist of five (5) different areas. They are:

· Year in school - Membership is limited to juniors and seniors (sophomores who transfer into SHS and are already members of another chapter will be accepted into the SHS chapter upon confirmation from their previous school advisor).

· Scholarship - Students must have a 4.5 weighted GPA at the end of the first semester of the student's junior or senior years.

· Leadership - Leadership occurs whenever a person is responsible for directing others in the completion of some task. Examples of leadership roles include holding an office in a club, class, or other organization; being the captain of an athletic team or drill team; or serving as chairperson of a committee on campus or in the community. It is important for students to show a variety of leadership roles.

· Character - Character can be measured by citizenship grades as well as the student's willingness to follow school rules. A single unsatisfactory citizenship grade or numerous/serious discipline referrals may disqualify a student. Character also refers to a student's dependability in following through with an assignment or task whether in a class, club, team or other organization. Citizenship grades are part of a student's permanent file and may be reviewed with the student's counselor.

· Service–Service is the volunteering of time without payment whether that is money or credit in a class. Service extends to the community. A few examples are tutoring another student (elementary to high school), helping a teacher before or after school, collecting items for the homeless through a religious organization, feeding the hungry, helping at an animal shelter, or grocery shopping for a disabled person. Student should have at least twenty hours of community service by the end of the first semester of their junior year. These hours can be cumulative, but a majority should be current activities and must be documented.

A faculty council appointed by the principal makes final selection of members. Students selected for membership are expected to maintain the established standards. Members may be dismissed for failure to comply with local NHS standards. The faculty council makes the final decision on dismissal. More detailed information for selection and dismissal are available from the NHS sponsor.

GIFTED STUDENTS

The Glendale Union High School District provides Accelerated, Advanced Placement, and Independent Study to meet the students' special instructional needs.

Students, parents or legal guardians may request information concerning referral, screening, selection, and placement information from the Assistant Principal of Student Services.

ASSIGNMENTS & MAKE-UP WORK

Parents and students are urged to check with each teacher for the amount of time that should be spent on homework. Students who turn in assignments late may receive no or partial credit for that assignment. The student possesses total responsibility for acquiring and completing make up work.

Classification of an absence does not affect the student's right to make-up work; however, this should not be interpreted to mean that identical activities or tests be given for make-up after an absence. Reasonable alternatives will be available for all work missed as the result of an absence. The student has the right to make-up any class activity for which a grade is given.

Students should NOT expect to do make-up work during regular class time. ALL TEACHERS WILL BE AVAILABLE by appointment before and/or after school for students.

Any assignment missed as a result of an absence from a class will be due at the end of the period on the second school day following return to class. If the student is absent on the date the assignment is due and had knowledge of the assignment prior to the absence, the assignment will be due immediately upon the student's return to class. Class participation points lost through absenteeism may be made up by individual discussion with the teacher, by written report, or other arrangements as agreed upon by the teacher and the student. If a student is absent from a class due to a sweep all assignments due that day must be turned in that day. Any tests, quizzes, and assignments missed, due to the sweep, must be made up the same day. Assignments not meeting these time lines will be considered unacceptable and will receive a score of zero (0).

This policy is not intended to exclude the possibility that other prior and specific arrangements may be made between student and teacher when circumstances warrant.

If a student is going to be out of school for three or more days, the student or their parents should call 623-915-8760 to request that homework be collected. For absences fewer than five days, students are encouraged to call classmates for homework missed or they may pick up their assignments from their teacher when they return to class.

HOMEWORK

It is the belief of the Governing Board that worthwhile, appropriate homework is an important aspect of a high school education. Homework is defined as work or study assigned by the teacher for completion outside classroom time.

The following statements of responsibility help to define the expectations of students:

- Schedules his/her activities to make time for homework.

- Does his or her own work.

- Does neat and legible work.

- Uses correct communication as required by the teacher.

- Completes the homework assignment.

- Submits homework at the designated time.

SCHEDULE CHANGES

After school opens in the fall, students will NOT be permitted to initiate a schedule change. Starting with the first day of school only teachers may initiate a schedule change for the purpose of correcting academic level placement. All schedule changes require parent consent.

SUMMER SCHOOL, NIGHT SCHOOL AND CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL

Summer and night classes taken from the Glendale Union High School District will be recognized for full credit. In order for credit to transfer from other school programs, seventy contact hours of class must be documented. It is the student's responsibility to provide official proof of these contact hours for the school.

Credit for correspondence courses will not be recognized unless the Assistant Principal for Student Services grants prior written permission. All deadlines must be adhered to strictly.

Fees are charged for these special classes and are the responsibility of the student and parent.

NOTICE TO SENIORS

If a senior is to participate in the graduation ceremony, all work must be satisfactorily completed by the administrative deadline. Seniors satisfactorily finishing work after this deadline may receive diplomas upon the completion of required work, but will neither receive a diploma before nor take part in the graduation exercises. Only graduating seniors will be permitted to march in the commencement ceremony.

Graduation requirements are set forth below. One (1) unit of credit is given for all full year (two semesters) subjects successfully completed except teacher assistant assignments, which carry 1/2 unit of credit per year. Twenty total credits are required for the Glendale Union High School District diploma.

STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE SEAL

The Glendale Union High School District has provided the opportunity for all students to receive a "Standard of Excellence" seal on their diplomas. The "Standard of Excellence" seal will be placed on the diploma of each student who maintains an overall honor point average of 4.20. This weighted GPA will be computed at the end of seven semesters and will reflect all high school level course work taken up to that time.

GUHSD DIPLOMA

The Glendale Union High School District diploma is designed to satisfy the graduation requirements established by the State Board of Education and those of the Glendale Union High School District Governing Board, and provides students with a strong foundation for success in adult life. Meeting these requirements and passing state testing requirements will result in a high school diploma, but may not satisfy all requirements for acceptance into a college or university. Students transferring from other school districts will be eligible to graduate if they meet the requirements of this district while in attendance here.

No student will be permitted to participate in graduation exercises unless he/she has met the requirements.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Specific courses that satisfy requirements for the Glendale Union High School District diploma are as follows:

4 credits of Language Arts must include:

1 credit of English 1-2

1 credit of English 3-4

1 credit of English 5-6

1 credit of English 7-8 or an approved literature/

composition sequence

3 credits of Social Studies must include.

1 credit of World History/Geog/Arizona Geog.

1 credit of United States/Arizona History

1 credit of US Govt/AZ Govt/Free Enterprise

2 credits of Science

2 credits of Mathematics

1 credit of Math 1-2 to be taken during the freshman year*

1 credit of Math 3-4 to be taken following successful completion of Math 1 -2

* Required of all students unless exempted to move into a higher-level math.

1 credit of Fine Arts or Vocational Education

This requirement can be satisfied by successfully completing two semesters (.5 credit each) to be selected from the approved list of district courses that fulfill the state graduation requirement for fine arts or vocational education. The state universities require one credit of fine arts.

1 credit of Physical Education

7 elective credits to be selected from the course offerings in adoption by this district.

20 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE GUHSD DIPLOMA

ENDORSEMENT ON TRANSCRIPT/DIPLOMA

Students in the Glendale Union High School District pursue a Glendale Union High School District diploma with the following option:

1. It shall be a student's option to pursue an endorsement on his/her transcript and diploma that indicates the student has exceeded the Glendale Union High School District and state's requirements for graduation. (It also indicates the student has met prerequisites for entering any one of Arizona's three state universities provided he/she maintains a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in each of the following six competency areas: Language Arts, Social Studies, Lab Science, Mathematics, Foreign Language and Fine Arts).

2. Students opting for an endorsement will be required to complete 23 credits of study and maintain an overall 3.0 grade point average or rank in the upper 25% of their class.

3. Transfer students may pursue the endorsement providing their transcripts indicate the comparable courses have been satisfactorily completed.

4 credits of Language Arts must include:

1 credit of English 1-2

1 credit of English 3-4

1 credit of English 5-6

1 credit of English 7-8 or an approved literature composition sequence

3 credits of Social Studies must include:

1 credit of World History/Geog/Arizona Geog.

1 credit of United States/Arizona History

1 credit of US Govt/AZ Govt/Free Enterprise

3 credits of Science to be selected from the following:

1 credit of Thinking Science

1 credit of Biology

1 credit of Advanced Biology

1 credit of A.P. Biology

1 credit of Chemistry

1 credit of A.P Chemistry

.5 credit of Organic Chemistry

.5 credit of Qualitative Analysis

1 credit of Physics

1 credit of A.P. Physics

4 credits of Mathematics to be selected from the following:

1 credit of Math 1-2*

1 credit of Math 3-4*

1 credit of Math 5-6

1 credit of Pre-Calculus

1 credit of A.P. Calculus

*Required of all students unless exempted to move into a higher-level math.

2 credits of Foreign Language

(Must be two years of the same Foreign Language)

1 credit of Fine Arts

This requirement can be satisfied by successfully completing two semesters (½ credit each) to be selected from the list of fine arts subjects as defined by the Arizona Board of Regents.

1 credit of Physical Education

5 elective credits to be selected from the course offerings in adoption by this district.

23 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR ENDORSEMENT

Juniors/Seniors not yet successful on the AIMS math test are required to enroll in a math class.

REPEATING A CLASS TO IMPROVE A GRADE

The following administrative procedure applies to students repeating a class to improve a grade within the Glendale Union High School District. This policy is meant to reflect our district’s philosophy, which allows students to receive full credit for their learning.

1. A student who is retaking a class, which originally was taken within or outside our district, will have both CLASSES visually listed on the transcript upon successful completion and:

· Higher grade and credit will be recorded and calculated into the GPA, HPA and CPA.

· Lower grade will be recorded as a “9” with zero credit and will not be calculated into the GPA, HPA and CPA.

2. Retaking a class is defined as:

· Retake the “exact” same class, i.e., Accl English 1 for Accl English 1.

· Substitute the accelerated version for the regular version, i.e., Accl English 1 for English 1.

· Substitute the regular version for the accelerated version, i.e., English 1 for Accl English 1.

· Students choosing the option of supplanting an accelerated course with a regular course will lose the accelerated honor points (i.e., one for honors class grade and one for six classes).

3. A student will receive an honor point for successfully completing a sixth class even though one of the classes was repeated for the purpose of improving a grade. However, the honor point received by the student in the previous year will be removed since the student would only have completed 5 credit bearing classes during that semester.

4. Students who wish to retake a “repeatable” course (i.e., Systematic Conditioning) to replace the previous grade MUST declare this in writing to their counselor PRIOR to taking the course. Otherwise, the course will be considered as “repeatable” and be given a separate grade worth .5 credits.

5. If a repeated class becomes the seventh class taken during a semester, a student should be cautious that their honor point average is not diluted; therefore, the use of pass/fail may be appropriate in this case.

ALTERNATE LEARNING ACTIVITIES

In cases of conflict with student's belief system or personal sensitivities, a staff member is to provide alternate learning activities through which the student can achieve established learning objectives without penalty. (Example: Such classroom activities as biological dissection or the reading of a specific literary work).

EARLY WITHDRAWALS

Students will not be permitted to leave school before the end of the school semester and receive credit except for extreme emergency. No semester exams will be given early.

If it becomes necessary that the student must withdraw from school before the end of a semester and wishes to finish all work and receive credit for it, the parents must request such early withdrawal in writing at least ONE WEEK in advance from the Assistant Principal for Student Services. Students who leave before the end of a school term without making proper arrangements will not receive credit for the semester's work.

HOMEBOUND PROGRAM

Students who must be absent from school because of physical disabilities or extended illness may qualify for homebound instruction. A doctor's written recommendation is required. For further information, see a counselor. The student must be unable to attend school for 60 consecutive days.

Eric Zimmerman

Assistant Principal

Discipline and Attendance

GENERAL CONDUCT

As a student at Sunnyslope High School, you are expected to conduct yourself in a manner that is consistent with standards expected by administration, teachers, parents, and the community. If you are uncooperative or violate the code of good citizenship in the classroom or on campus, you will be referred to school administration and will face disciplinary action. All students are responsible for their own actions and will have to accept the consequences when they do not follow school rules.

CLOSED CAMPUS

Sunnyslope High School is a closed campus; therefore, you are not permitted to leave campus at any time during the day, including lunch, without a pass from the Attendance Office. If your parent requests you to leave campus during your lunch period, you must check out with the attendance secretary and your parent must pick you up in the attendance office.

If you have classes off campus or are not scheduled for a full day, you must check out with the parking lot attendant before leaving the campus.

GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY

All policies and procedures regarding student conduct are in effect from the time a student leaves home in the morning until the student arrives home after school. This includes lunch hours and bus transportation. Students participating in or attending any school function anytime, on or off campus, will be held accountable for all policies and procedures regarding student conduct.

SWEEPS

Students who walk into a classroom tardy disrupt the learning environment of all students in that class. Students who are late to class will be swept into a designated area and will be marked tardy for that hour. This tardy will count towards the number of absences in a class. If a student is swept from a class all assignments due that day must be turned in that day. Any tests, quizzes, and assignments missed, due to the sweep, must be made up the same day. Assignments not meeting these time lines will be considered unacceptable and will receive a score of zero (0).

LOITERING

To loiter means to remain in an area for no obvious reason. You are not to loiter along Dunlap Avenue or Central Avenue or in any residential or business area surrounding the school before, during or after school. For example, you are not to loiter at or around KFC, Mini-Mart, or Food City (including their respective parking lots).

STUDENT CONFLICTS/FIGHTING

You are to take all necessary measures to avoid fighting with another student. If you have a conflict with a student, immediately report the conflict to a teacher or any school official. Refer to page A-5 of the student handbook for the District’s explanation of “FIGHTING/MUTUAL COMBAT/INTIMIDATION.

VANDALISM OR DEFACING PROPERTY

If you are guilty of vandalism or defacing school property, you will be held responsible for full restitution including labor and materials. Possession of broad tipped permanent markers, liquid paint markers, spray paint cans, or any other item used to mark or to destroy items on campus will result in disciplinary action.

SCHOOL BUS

Before boarding the school bus, you must have your I.D. card with you and have the proper bus route code noted.

The school district provides bus transportation for any student who lives more than a mile and a half from school and lives within our attendance area.

You must be seated and remain seated while the bus is in motion. Heads and arms should be kept inside the bus at all times. Boisterous conduct or any conduct that interferes with the proper operation of the bus is not allowed. The bus driver must manage student behavior on the bus; therefore, he or she has the same authority on the bus as the teacher in the classroom.

Riding a Sunnyslope bus is a privilege; if you do not follow the rules, you may lose the privilege.

SCHOOL DANCES

Dances are usually held in the gymnasium or cafeteria, but the prom may be held off campus. Dances are always well chaperoned and held only with Student Council and administrative approval.

Remember these rules:

· l.D. Cards must be presented at the door.

· Remain in the building. Anyone who leaves the building will not be readmitted.

· Smoking is prohibited anywhere and anytime

· Students who have alcohol on their breath or in their possession will not be admitted and will face disciplinary action.

· No one will be allowed to loiter at the door or on the grounds outside.

· A SHS dress code will be enforced at all dances and activities.

· Students who exhibit disruptive behavior will be asked to leave and will face disciplinary action.

· Requests for guest passes must be submitted to the attendance office no less than 48 hours in advance of the dance.

· When guests are allowed, they must be under 21 years of age—no exceptions at any dance.

OFF CAMPUS CONDUCT AT SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

All SHS rules apply to student conduct whether on or off campus regardless of whether school is in session or not.

TELEPHONE CALLS

Due to the volume of telephone calls coming into the school, messages will be relayed to students only in emergency cases.

VISITORS

Adult visitors must acquire a visitor's pass from the attendance office, and twenty-four hour prior approval must have been obtained from the administration. High school age visitors will not be permitted on campus.

STUDENT VEHICLES

All student vehicles must have a parking permit and it must be displayed on the vehicle at all times. The speed limit in the school parking lot is 5 M.P.H. Speeding, squealing tires or dangerous driving is prohibited. A students parking privilege may be revoked at anytime by school administrators. Sunnyslope High School does not assume responsibility for damaged vehicles, theft of property from vehicles, or stolen vehicles while on the premises.

WARNING: VEHICLES SUBJECT TO SEARCH

Any vehicle entering the school grounds, which includes the east, north, and pool parking lots, is subject to search by school authorities. Such search may be conducted without warrant for any reasonable purpose.

The search of a vehicle includes all compartments and components thereof. The person in control of the vehicle will not be permitted to remove the vehicle from the premises until the search is complete.

STUDENT PARKING

If a senior chooses to drive, they will receive a parking permit. Juniors who pass AIMS will receive top priority for a parking permit. If parking remains available, remaining juniors will be granted parking permits by a lottery system.

All students with parking permits will have their attendance and discipline records reviewed every nine weeks. Students with eight absences in any class or three tardies in any class, or one discipline referral may have their permits revoked.

Student parking permits costs $10.00 per year.

ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES

The Glendale Union High School District has limited parking spaces on some district campuses. Therefore, on campuses where student parking has become a problem, only students with parking permits will be allowed to park in designated student parking areas. If a vehicle is illegally parked on district property or if a vehicle does not have a parking permit, the district reserves the right to have the vehicle towed from district property and impounded. Towing expenses, fines, and accrued storage fees are the responsibility of the vehicle owner. Arizona Revised Statute 15-341.A.5.

GENERAL SCHOOL RULES

1. A clean campus encourages school pride. Show pride in

Sunnyslope High School and help keep the campus clean.

2. Students are required to stay in the assigned lunch area

for the entire lunch period.

3. Keep the dining area clean at all times. Never throw food or ice. Do not crowd in the lunch line and buy your own food.

4. Those students who do not have a first or last period class are not to loiter on campus during first or last period.

ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCE SCHOOL/STUDENT USER PRIVILEGES

The use of the school’s electronic resources and networks is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in a loss of those privileges. You must use your account for education and research that fit the educational goals and objectives of the GUHSD. Misuse can come in many forms, but it is commonly viewed as any message sent or received that indicates or suggests pornography, unethical or illegal solicitation, racism, sexism, inappropriate language, and any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user or of any other agencies or networks that are connected to the system. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses. All rules of conduct described in the Student Handbook apply when you are on the network. The Administration, staff, or faculty may request that the System Administrator deny, revoke or suspend specific accounts.

BICYCLES/SKATEBOARDS/RADIOS

1. Do not ride bicycles on the walks or grounds at any time. Be sure to lock and chain your bike to the rack in the bike compound, but do not lock your bikes to trees, poles, or campus fences. The school does not assume responsibility if your bike is stolen or damaged on the campus.

2. Do not ride skateboards on campus at any time.

3. Electronic Devices – The disruption of the educational environment by the possession or use of radios, tape/ compact disc players, beepers, cellular phones or other electronic devices, is prohibited. .

ANIMALS ON CAMPUS

For the health, safety, and welfare of all students, animals may not be brought on campus.

PERSONAL PROPERTY

Please keep tabs on your personal property and respect the property of others. The school does not assume responsibility for personal property that is brought to school for personal or class use. This includes musical instruments, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, clothing, radios and other items of personal use. Cars, motorcycles and bicycles should be locked at all times when parked on campus. Such personal items are your responsibility, not the school's responsibility.

APPROPRIATE STUDENT DRESS

The faculty and administration at Sunnyslope High School recognize the rights of students to express their individuality through their attire. We also recognize the rights and responsibilities of parents to determine the standards of dress for their children. However, both Arizona Revised Statutes and Glendale Union High School District policy provide for a safe, positive school campus that is conducive to learning. Appropriate dress is critical to this effort, and research on school climate consistently indicates a reasonable dress code improves student behavior. The following dress code presents specific guidelines to assist you in making good decisions about what to wear to school.

Students are not to wear:

· Clothing that carries symbols endorsing or implying the use of illegal substances or substances not legally available to minors, such as alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.

· Clothing or jewelry that has profane, sexual, illegal or violent connotations.

· Spiked jewelry, wallet chains and extremely long unlooped belts.

· Bare feet or slippers in any public place.

· Clothing that is transparent, distracting or disruptive to the school environment. Some examples include:

· shirts that reveal the midriff (shirts/tops must be long enough to tuck in and stay tucked),

· clothing that does not cover the torso on the front, back and/or sides,

· shorts, dresses, skirts or slits in skirts that do not extend past the fingertips when arms are at the side,

· halter tops or spaghetti straps,

· shirts that reveal cleavage,

· Hats, sweatbands, stocking caps or sunglasses inside any building,

· Visible undergarments (bra straps, sleeveless undershirts, or underpants),

· Extremely oversized clothing,

· Any item that is considered gang related including hairnets, do-rags, bandanas, colors or combinations of colors. Gang related items tend to change throughout the school year. The Gang Task Force from the Phoenix Police Department advises school Administrators when such changes take place; subsequently, Administrators notify students.

· Note: The Administrators and faculty of Sunnyslope High School possess the right to evaluate any clothing for health and safety concerns and may determine on a case-by-case basis that particular clothing presents a potential safety hazard or educational disruption. Those students who are dressed inappropriately must change to more appropriate attire and will receive proper disciplinary consequences.

Matt Belden

Assistant Principal

Operations and Resources

Interscholastic athletic programs are available to all students of Sunnyslope High School. Programs available to boys include football, cross-country, basketball, wrestling, soccer, tennis, baseball, swimming, golf and track. Programs available to girls include badminton, swimming, tennis, volleyball, softball, cross-country, golf, track, soccer, and basketball.

Participation in one or more of these activities offers students an opportunity to develop physical skills, proper attitudes and lasting friendships. Participation is an investment in a student’s future.

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible to participate in extra-curricular activities:

Students in their first through sixth semester (freshman through junior year) must be enrolled in a minimum of five (5) credit earning classes.

Students in their seventh and eighth semesters (senior year) must be enrolled in a minimum of four (4) credit earning classes.

Students shall be required to earn passing grades in each class in which they are enrolled.

Students will be monitored for eligibility.
Students who have failed to earn a cumulative passing grade at the end of any designated interval will be ineligible for the following designated interval.

In addition to being scholastically eligible, athletic participants must have on file:

Athletic physical card which includes:

Physical exam information.
Parent/Guardian consent.
Medical emergency information
Proof of record of medical insurance.

Informed consent card - verifies student has viewed informed consent film.
Record of certified birth certificate.

No equipment will be issued until all the above conditions are met.

Students who miss the major portion of a school day are ineligible to participate in athletic events for that day or evening without special consent from the local Athletic Director.

Failure to be cleared by the Athletic Director will result in the team forfeiting the competition.

TAX CREDIT

Arizona has authorized a new tax credit for individual income tax payers. A credit of up to $400 is available for payment of fees to an Arizona public school for support of extra curricular activities. Additional information and state tax guidelines are available through your local school bookstore.

LOCKERS

Student-Athletes and PE classes are provided an athletic locker. The lockers are provided for your convenience and are to be used at your own risk. The lockers are relatively safe if you lock the locker each time you use it. Don’t give out your combination to others. For problems with your locker, please contact your coach. THE SCHOOL ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ITEMS KEPT IN YOUR LOCKER. You are responsible for the combination lock on your locker. If a lock is missing, students will be charged $5.00 to replace the lock.

Student lockers are school property and remain at all times under the control of the school. However, students are expected to assume full responsibility for the security of their lockers.

School authorities may conduct inspections of lockers without student consent at any time, for any reason, and without a search warrant (Board Policy #6308).

Only school locks are to be used. All other locks will be confiscated.

ATHLETIC ACTIVITY CARD (S.H.S. SPONSORED EVENTS)

An activity card may be purchased for $20.00. An activity card is valid at all SHS home games except for tournaments and region and state competition.

· Football games

· Boy’s and girl's basketball games

· Wrestling meets

· Volleyball games

FAMILY PASS

Family passes are available at the bookstore for $40. The pass will be valid for immediate family members only (parents and children under high school age) and will be good for athletic events with the exception of tournaments and playoffs.

I.D. CARD

Your Sunnyslope High School I.D. card is the only acceptable identification you have while on campus. It is mandatory you carry your I.D. card at all times since it identifies you as a student and also serves as your activity card and bus pass. Failure to produce your I.D. card when asked will result in disciplinary action and/or replacement cost. Replacement cost is $5.00.

Besides the price of admission, you must present your I.D. card for admittance to extra-curricular activities. Without your I.D. card, the adult price will be charged.

ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT

The Equipment Manager keeps a record of all athletic equipment issued to students. It is the responsibility of each student to check his or her equipment in at the end of the season, or sooner, if he or she is dropping the activity early.

Athletic equipment is issued by specific item number. The exact piece of equipment Issued must be returned. Students will be charged for all athletic equipment not returned.

You will not be permitted to participate in another sport until you have turned in all equipment from the previous sport.

INDUCTION TO CLUBS

Parent approval must be obtained prior to the activity and the following information must be provided to the administration one week prior to the activity and administrative approval must be obtained:

Names and phone numbers of sponsors
Phone number and address of induction location
Agenda of activities
Method of transportation

No such activity will begin before 5 a.m. or after 11 p.m. and it must not interfere with regular school classes. Students are to be told they are to be in school on the day of such an induction. All activities will be consistent with Board Policy #5702.

INITIATIONS (Hazing)

There shall be no initiation into a school or into a school group, which can be construed to be degrading in nature or which will set a person or a group apart from other persons or groups within the school. Formal induction ceremonies or instruction, which is of an educational nature, will be permitted under this policy if approved by the school administration.

GRADUATION TRIP/SENIOR GRAD NIGHT

Anyone working for S.H.S. must not be involved in any graduation trips. Please adhere to the following:

1. S.H.S. is completely divorced from any association with graduation trips.

2. The Glendale Union High School District does not sponsor or condone any senior graduation trips, flings, or tours.

MEDIA CENTER

The Media Center of Sunnyslope High School provides materials, services and programs that compliment the student and faculty experience.

The Media Center is open from 7 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Fridays. Individual students are only admitted by pass during class hours. The student must present his/her l. D. card to check out materials.

The Media Center does not charge fines but does require a student to pay for any lost or damaged materials. We ask that students refrain from eating and drinking in the Media Center.

HEALTH CENTER

The Health Center provides health education; counseling and some emergency care for students and staff.

One full-time registered nurse serves as a health advisor on student health problems. When an accident or illness occurs during school hours, emergency care will be given according to the standard orders; further care is the responsibility of the parents. All accidents are to be reported to the nurse by the person involved and the supervising person.

There are occasions when an emergency situation arises and parents must be contacted immediately. Therefore, parents are asked for their current home, work or emergency phone numbers. The nurse should also be notified when parents will be out of town.

In case of illness or accident during school, a student should obtain a permit from his/her classroom teacher to go to the Health Center. The nurse may, on her judgment and with parental consent, send the student home, or she may return the student to class.

If a student should be injured at school, on the way to or from school, or on a school-supervised event away from school, the nurse is to be notified as soon as possible.

The nurse is also available before school, during lunch hours, or after school for consultation on existing health conditions or other problems. Information on the following services is available through the Health Center: immunization/communicable diseases, sickle cell anemia, venereal disease, handicaps, high blood pressure, hearing, and vision. If you desire, the nurse will supply you with the name and address of a community agency.

SCHOOL BASED CLINIC

Nurse Practitioner: Sheila Mehlem, RN, MSN, FNP-C

Medical Director: Ted Laughlin, M.D.

Hours of operation: Thursday 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

The following services are offered:

· Emergency care — referral to Thunderbird Banner Medical Center (“TBMC”) or parent(s)/guardian(s) choice

· Immunizations

· Inhalation Therapy

· Laboratory — waived testing performed by licensed staff. Non-CLIA waived laboratory services will be performed by Sonora Lab

· Pharmacy — F.N. P. will dispense pharmaceuticals from a limited mobile formulary, otherwise a prescription will be given

· Social Services — supplemented by School District staff, and/or referral to community (as appropriate)

· T.B. screening

· X-ray — services provided by contract with TSMC Radiology and Valley Radiologists

· Other — comprehensive health assessments, diagnoses and treatment of minor acute and stable chronic illnesses, health care follow-up, health promotion and guidance.

HEALTH CARD

Arizona law requires all children and youth attending public schools to have on file with the school evidence of up-to-date immunization against communicable diseases or to have a statement requesting exemption for religious or personal reasons on file with the school. Immunization records for students over 7 years of age must include notations of the following:

1. TD or DT - Diphtheria/Tetanus Toxoids

2. TOPV - Trivalent Oral Polio Vaccine (Live)

3. MR/MMR - Measles/Mumps/Rubella Vaccine

4. Chicken Pox vaccination or proof of student having carried Chicken Pox.

In the event there is good cause for not complying, a parent may sign the statement on the card or write: "I do not consent to the immunization of the child." Be sure to include parent signature. Also, please be aware that the County Health Department may not allow a student in school if there is an outbreak of a disease for which a child is not immunized.

NEW STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO REGISTER WITHOUT A COMPLETED HEALTH CARD SIGNED BY PARENT OR GUARDIAN.

NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE

All athletes planning to participate in college athletics, at any level, must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse. To obtain information about NCAA registration, contact your counselor.

MULTIPLE PARTICIPATION POLICY

CONFLICTS BETWEEN EXTRACURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Guidelines for resolving student participation conflicts between extracurricular activities are as follows:

1.Co-curricular activity refers to those student activities outside of the regular class time that are an integral part of a credit class. Extracurricular activity refers to those student activities sponsored by the school but not connected to a credit class.

2. Administration, teachers, coaches and sponsors will continue to work to minimize scheduling conflicts within a framework that recognizes the importance of students being involved, but not over-extended.

3. Student activity conflicts should be resolved cooperatively among student, parent, teacher/director and coach/sponsor at the earliest possible date, and in the best interest of the student and programs involved. In the event the conflict cannot be resolved cooperatively as described above, the student will make the final decision.

4. In the case of a scheduling conflict:

· When a student chooses to participate in an extracurricular competition over a co-curricular competition or performance, the absence will be excused. The teacher/director may assign reasonable and appropriate makeup work.

· When a student chooses to participate in a co-curricular competition or performance over an extracurricular competition, the absence will be excused. The coach/sponsor will not penalize the students as a result of the decision.

5. Student activity conflicts involving practice/rehearsals should be resolved cooperatively among the student, parent, teacher/director and coach/sponsor by the earliest possible date.

CAFETERIA

The cafeteria is operated entirely as a service to the students and faculty; it is a non-profit organization. Students are expected to cooperate in maintaining an atmosphere of neatness, courtesy, and efficiency. The federal lunch program is available to qualified students.

Athletic Code of Conduct Policy

GENERAL PURPOSE FOR ATTENDING SUNNYSLOPE HIGH SCHOOL:

· To obtain an education and to graduate from this institution

· To participate in interscholastic programs and to assist your team in achieving the Region/State Championship

o At the same time, with determination and ability, an opportunity to possibly play collegiate sports

· To develop life long friends in an atmosphere of cordiality and purpose both on and off the athletic field

II. AS COACHES, IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ASSIST YOU IN THE ABOVE. WE WILL DO THIS BY:

Monitoring your classes and grades to insure that you are faithfully attending classes and doing the work necessary to achieve graduation and stay eligible.

Give you a positive athletic experience in order to assure that you respond properly in competition so that your team may achieve the goal of winning the region/state championship, and to allow you to develop your skills to make you more attractive to college recruiters.

Placing you in a proper environment, both on and off the field/court, so that you will be allowed every opportunity to grow and develop as an individual.

TEAM POLICIES TO INSURE THE ABOVE:

Appearance

You will be REQUESTED to dress properly around campus, during practice/games, and all other events you attend as you represent yourself and your team’s program.

Athletes will be cleanly shaven for each game. The team will have the final say as to what is considered to be clean-shaven.

Hair will have a neat appearance. The team will have the final say as to what is considered neat.

Class attendance

You will attend class REGULARLY and ON TIME.

You will not use class assignments or exam preparation as an excuse to miss practice unless that class assignment/exam is in direct conflict with the practice session. You will prepare yourself for assignments and exams over the entire semester, not in the last days.

If your grades are not up to standards, you will be required to attend study sessions until your grades are passing.

Your first responsibility at Sunnyslope High School will be your classes. Your second responsibility will be your team. They are both important to you and your coaches.

To practice/compete with your team, you must attend at least half of your school day on the day of the practice/competition.

Conduct On and Off the Field (All conduct violations stated below are cumulative and will be reviewed by Sunnyslope’s Coaches Council)

The Sunnyslope Coaches Council will consist of 5 Head Coaches that will review the violations. If they cannot come to an agreement, the decision will be made by the athletic director with the advice and consent of the principal…

You will be expected to conduct yourself in a first class manner around Sunnyslope High School and the community.

Any disciplinary action taken by the Assistant Principal of Discipline and Attendance will result in a one game suspension.

We want to build character, not characters.

In all practice and game situations, athletes are expected to perform to the best of their ability, within the context of specific rules of their sport. Sportsmanship and fair play should be extended to teammates, opponents, and officials.

We expect you to refrain from using profane and inappropriate language.

Tobacco use of any kind is prohibited. A first infraction will result in a one game suspension and one week of extra conditioning. A second infraction will result in a week suspension and two weeks of extra conditioning. A third infraction will result an immediate suspension for the duration of the season.

You will be REQUIRED to refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages both on and off the campus, off campus meaning anywhere.

FIRST VIOLATION: A student athlete will be suspended from participation in 20% of the scheduled games, matches or meets of the present sport in which he or she is participating. However, if the violation occurs with less than 20% of the current season remaining, the suspension will carry over into the athlete’s next sport season. In order to fulfill a carry over penalty, an athlete must complete the season as a member of the team. Suspension from first violation can be reduced down to 10% of scheduled competition (no less than 1 game) with counseling.

SECOND VIOLATION: A student athlete will be suspended from the team (no practice, no competition) for the remainder of the season. In addition, this suspension will continue into the athlete’s next sport season where you will not be allowed to compete in the first 40% of the season. The student athlete will be referred for and expected to complete counseling in order to return to Sunnyslope Athletics.

THIRD VIOLATION: A student athlete will be suspended from Sunnyslope Athletics for one calendar year from the date of the third violation. Student athlete will be referred for and expected to complete counseling in order to return to Sunnyslope Athletics.

Student athletes will be REQUIRED to refrain from the possession, sale, or use of illegal drugs or those that are not prescribed to him/her by a physician.

FIRST VIOLATION: A student athlete will be suspended fro the team (no practice, no competition) for the remainder of the season. In addition, this suspension will continue into the athlete’s next sport season where you will not be allowed to compete in the first 40% of the season. The student athlete will be referred for and expected to complete counseling in order to return to Sunnyslope Athletics.

SECOND VIOLATION: A student athlete will be suspended from Sunnyslope Athletics for one calendar year from the date of the second violation. The student athlete will be referred for and expected to complete counseling in order to return to Sunnyslope Athletics.

INJURIES AND SICKNESS:

All injuries and sickness will be reported immediately to the coaches and/or trainer so that treatment can be initiated as promptly as possible and to help insure that further injury does not occur.

LOCKER ROOM PROCEDURE:

You will be EXPECTED to assist the team managers in keeping your locker room in first class condition.

No spikes will be worn in any part of the locker room.

There will be absolutely no horseplay in the locker room.

EQUIPMENT ROOM PROCEDURE:

No one except the coaches and equipment manager will be allowed in the equipment room. All equipment will be issued by the manager and coaches.

You will be responsible for any equipment issued to you. If you lose any equipment, you will be billed for that item.

You will be REQUIRED to take care of your equipment in a first class manner.

Note: If you are not cleared on time or if you are not in shape, your chances of making a team are diminished.

Athletic Activities and Coaches

Football	Varsity	Tim Mayfield	Girls Basketball	Varsity	TBA
	JV	TBA		JV	TBA
	Frosh	Mike Fenton, Mike Childress		Frosh	TBA
Cross Country	Boys	Jason Coury	Soccer	Boys	Joel Miller
	Girls	Pandy Linnartz		Girls	Mike Fenton
				Asst	Troy Linnartz
Volleyball	Varsity	Amber LeTarte, Bob Morris	Baseball	Varsity Asst	Jeff Shillington TBA
	JV	Candice Stephens		JV	Mitch Wheatcraft
	Frosh	Erin Knight		Frosh	TBA
Badminton		Sarah Schlesinger, Bobbi Forner	Softball	Varsity	Mike Fenton
Swimming	Varsity	Brian Metheny Steve Ducey		Asst	Trent Otis
	Asst	Patty Jimenez		JV	Damon Pieri
Boys Basketball	Varsity	Dan Mannix, Guillermo Diaz, Ray Portela		Asst	Dave Hymen
	JV	TBA		Frosh	TBA
	Frosh	Phil Knight	Track	Boys	Erin Knight
Tennis	Boys	Steve Ducey		Girls	Erin Knight
	Girls	Troy Linnartz	Spirit Line		Ashley Law

CLASSES	SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS	Key Club – Mr. Birk
FRESHMAN CLASS	Student Council – Mr. Fenton	Military Club – Major Diaz
Mrs. Groben	Viking Ambassadors – Ms. Kendhammer	Music Club – Ms. Kratz
SOPHOMORE CLASS	Key Club – Mr. Birk	Photo Club – Mrs. Helfinstine
	AFJROTC – Major Diaz, Sgt. McCraw	Science Club – Mr. Dersch
		Soccer Club – Mr. Fenton